SXSW 2014: The best things I saw – Diarrhea Planet

Yes, it’s the worst name in rock. But the word kept spreading around Austin: “You’ve got to see these guys.” A massive four-guitar attack, hard rock hooks galore and a sense of humor. At no point are fewer than two of the guitarist soloing away, with power chords and multiple voices in support. They called for crowd surfing early on, offering custom made band T-shirts as rewards. The live show is so great, it might doom the band’s recorded music in comparison, but if live is all there was, it’d be enough.